Mercedes Formula One F1 driver Lewis Hamilton picked up the win at the 2014 Spanish Grand Prix. For Hamilton, it it his fourth win of the 2014 season and 26th career Formula One F1 victory - 58th career podium. It was also Hamilton's first win at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

For Mercedes, it was the team's fifth victory of the year and fifth straight triumph. The team also claimed their fourth one-two of the season. The victory marked the team's 18th all-time as a constructor. With the triumph, Mercedes becomes the first team since 2004 - Ferrari - to win the opening five Grand Prix of the season.

Finishing second was Nico Rosberg and his No. 6 who claimed his fifth podium of the year, and 16th of his career. Rosberg was the only threat to Hamilton, but spent most of the race 3-4 seconds back.

Picking up his first career podium was Daniel Ricciardo and his No. 3 Red Bull. The Australian was able to leap-frog Valtteri Bottas with an early pitstop on lap 14.

Sebastian Vettel and his No. 1 started 15th after a mechanical issue ended his qualifying yesterday, and a 5-place grid penalty. The 4-time world champion would carve his way up through the field to claim a fourth place finish.

Valtteri Bottas and his No. 77 Williams would finish fifth.

Overall, Hamilton is the championship points leader at 100 points versus 97 for Rosberg. Mercedes are dominating the rest of the field, with a 48 second margin of victory and a huge 113 point lead in the the constructors fight.

Jean-Eric Vergne (Toro Rosso) retired early with exhaust issues. Kamui Kobayashi (Caterham) was out early with a left-front brake failure (Lap 37).

Next up, the Formula One F1 series will race at the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix in two weeks.

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